Chev 216 loose piston pin - which one ?

[Mike K]

I have the C8 running OK now, I had a few problems with the Rochester carby .

I have made up a brass metering plug that fits into the fuel inlet brass elbow . The elbow is not original , it had a large 1/4" hole in it and the fuel was gushing in and overcoming the needle and seat to some degree . I drilled a .060" metering hole in the plug I made . I have noticed that Holden Stromberg carbies have a similar metering hole in the fuel inlet union , the hole is progressively larger as the motor increases in ci size from grey up to red 202 . I think the metering hole restricts the fuel flow and the carby is happier .

On another topic. Does anyone know what type of mirror fitting method is used on the early cab 11/12 solid rear vision mirror arms ? The non adjustable arms . The mirror mounts to the arm somehow ? I need a close up pic of the mirror and its mount . Mike

[Lynn Eades]

Have a look at the thread about CMP parts for sale, Ex South America. I think I recall a close up of the mirror showing the clamp.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Have a look at the thread about CMP parts for sale, Ex South America. I think I recall a close up of the mirror showing the clamp.

this one ?

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...america&page=2

[Lynn Eades]

Yes. Did it help?

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Yes. Did it help?

Yes sure did . I've seen similar clamps on motorbike mirrors

[Lynn Eades]

The funny thing Mike is that I'd forgotten that I posted the picture until you asked me if it was the one. I hope it's not a sign of things to come